Symbolism Meaning: Inscriptions

Symbolism Meaning: Animals Symbolism Meaning: Objects Symbolism Meaning: Plants Symbolism Meaning: Inscriptions Symbolism Meaning: Gemstones A listing of sentimental and memorial jewellery inscriptions: Affection Weeps, Heaven Rejoices All I refuse & thee I chuse Angels Weep When Children Mourn Belle d’Amour (love token) Dearest (love token) Discite Invitatium (memento mori) (separation of justice) E n… Continue reading Symbolism Meaning: Inscriptions

Symbolism Meaning: Animals

Symbolism Meaning: Animals Symbolism Meaning: Objects Symbolism Meaning: Plants Symbolism Meaning: Inscriptions Symbolism Meaning: Gemstones Birds in flight: These are symbolic of the “winged soul.” The representation of the soul by a bird goes back to ancient Egypt. Some older burial art features only wings to convey the symbol of divine mission. Often denote the… Continue reading Symbolism Meaning: Animals

Symbolism Meaning: Gemstones

Symbolism Meaning: Animals Symbolism Meaning: Objects Symbolism Meaning: Plants Symbolism Meaning: Inscriptions Symbolism Meaning: Gemstones Agate: Health, longevity. Alexandrine: Truth, justice, contentment, strength. Amber: Disdain. Amethyst: Sincerity, sobriety / peace of mind. Aquamarine: Courage, truth, hope. Bloodstone: Courage, presence of mind / Farewell – mourning absence. Carnelian: Contentment, friendship / Distinction lies before thee / Friendship… Continue reading Symbolism Meaning: Gemstones

Symbolism Meaning: Plants

Symbolism Meaning: Animals Symbolism Meaning: Objects Symbolism Meaning: Plants Symbolism Meaning: Inscriptions Symbolism Meaning: Gemstones Acacia: immortality of the soul Acanthus: heavenly garden. One of the oldest cemetery motifs, acanthus is associated with the rock ground where most ancient Greek cemeteries were placed. It is the most common motif found on memorials. Anemone, garden: Forsaken.… Continue reading Symbolism Meaning: Plants